Extension agent Sarah Latham loves Rains County Fair time
Sarah Latham has been an Extension Agent in Rains County since February 2020 and held a previous position in Hunt County where she was a County Extension Agriculture Agent for five years. […]
Year: 2026
Point sees significant increase in tax returns for August
The City of Point saw a 40 percent increase while Emory, East Tawakoni and Rains County saw a decrease in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller […]
Council discusses building permits, sets workshop dates
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, to discuss verification of permitted work and set dates and times for budget workshops. […]
City prepares for National Night Out
The City of Emory and the Emory Police Department announced the annual National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, October 6, at Sandy Creek Park. […]
On the Road
When you’re stuck at home recovering from knee replacement, or caring for someone who is recovering from knee replacement, you watch TV – a LOT of TV. […]
Wildcats ready to get started
Focused on the Bulldog, Wildcat Chris Montano slides outside to cut off the running lane of the running back during the scrimmage against Edgewood on Thursday, August 20. […]
Lady Cats bring home trophy from Van, fall to Lady Tigers
The Rains Lady Cat varsity volleyball team brought home the championship from a volleyball tournament in Van, but fell to Blue Ridge at home. […]
August 27, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Election workers needed; American Legion Breakfast […]
Brandon Blake Smith
Brandon Blake Smith, 31, died on August 22, 2026. […]
Holly Jo Walker-Kirk
Holly Jo Walker-Kirk, 62, died on August 21, 2026. […]